Eisenkot Gains Support of 67 MKs to Form Government vs. Netanyahu's 46

Israeli media reported that opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot received the backing of 67 members in the 120-seat Knesset to form the new government, compared to just 46 members supporting Benjamin Netanyahu.

The Ynet News website noted that Israeli President Isaac Herzog continued his consultations today, Thursday, with the newly elected parliamentary blocs before deciding who will be tasked with forming the next government.

Earlier today, the Joint List, which won 11 seats in the Israeli elections, announced its support for Eisenkot, stating in a release that it would inform Herzog this evening of its decision to recommend assigning Gadi Eisenkot to form the government.